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Flintshire Council’s Cllr Derek Butler, said: “Markets generally contribute to the economic and social vitality of towns and can bring more people into town to benefit the wider businesses and services.

“This is still true in Mold, but the other markets have reduced in size considerably in the last four years, despite promotion and growth initiatives across all market towns.

“In this current economic climate, with the Council needing to find further efficiencies, it is not realistic to sustain a substantial loss of income into the future.

“We appreciate the concern of local residents, especially those who signed the petition to keep Flint market, and this decision is not being taken lightly.”